Admissions Director Salary in Alabama, USA

Requisition:202400116STitle:Associate Director III - Associate Director Academic AdvisingFLSA status:ExemptHiring Salary:This position is a pay grade 14. Please see Pay Grade Table at: https://pa-hrsuite-production.s3.amazonaws.com/116/docs/636763.pdfOccupational Category:ProfessionalDepartment:SAM CenterDivision:Division of Academic AffairsOpen Date:04/02/2024Open Until Filled:YesEducational and Experience Requirement:Bachelor's Degree in related field. Master's Degree desirable. Five years of experience in senior college administration, specifically, with academic advising. A combination of education, experience, and training that would produce the required knowledge and abilities could be considered.Nature & Purpose of Position:Plans, organizes, and directs the day-to-day operations for Student Advising. Performs moderately complex managerial work providing direction and guidance in strategic operations and planning for Student Advising.Primary Responsibilities:Serves as a contact between the Student Advising and Mentoring Center at Sam Houston State University and community colleges with which the university has articulation agreements. Serves as a liaison between the advising sector of the SAM Center and those offices which complement advising, i.e. Admissions, Registrar, Career Services, and Financial Aid. Responsible for participating in the total academic advising agenda, keeping track of changes in curriculum and policies which directly influence advising. Informs advisors of academic changes which affect advising. Assists with training of advisors and others in relation to advising needs. Coordinates activities for advisors. Serves as a contact to departmental advisors and chairs. Serves as a resource for academic advisors concerning departmental programs and changes in degree requirements. Responds to email and other communication from prospective students, current students, faculty, and personnel from other colleges and universities. Helps to plan orientation programs for entering students and develop appropriate programs for transfer students. Performs other related duties as assigned.Other Specifications:Requires professional contact with students, prospective students, parents, alumni, other state agencies and officials, junior and community college officials and high schools and their officials. Requires knowledge of university policies and procedures, and expertise in student advising programs and activities.This position may be designated as a Campus Security Authority (CSA).Up to 20% of this position, over the fiscal year during off-peak periods, may be performed remotely as determined by the supervisor.Full Time Part Time:Full TimeQuicklink:https://shsu.peopleadmin.com/postings/38705EEO Statement:Sam Houston State University is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer and Smoke/Drug-Free Workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, creed, ancestry, marital status, citizenship, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, veteran status, disability status, sexual orientation, pregnancy, or gender identity or expression. Sam Houston State University is an "at will" employer. Employees with a contract will have additional terms and conditions. Security sensitive positions at SHSU require background checks in accordance with Education Code § 51.215.Annual Security and Fire Safety Report

Pay Grade/Pay Range: Minimum: $48,600 - Midpoint: $60,800 (Salaried E7)Department/Organization: 214101 - Dean's Office - EngineeringNormal Work Schedule: Monday - Friday 8:00am to 4:45pmJob Summary: The College Student Recruitment Program Director develops, implements, oversees, and evaluates the recruitment and retention priorities and strategies for the College. Serves as liaison with University departments to ensure coordination of effort and exchange of information. Provides direct departmental support to develop individual recruitment plans and support retention within the college. May supervise other positions that assist with recruitment efforts of the college.Additional Department Summary: Plays a vital role to the overall image of the College of Engineering associated with donors, alumni, prospective and enrolled students, parents and guests of the College of Engineering. Ensures that the College of Engineering Patterson Welcome Center is staffed to greet visitors Monday - Friday 8:00am to 4:45pm. Manages all aspects of on-campus recruiting activities for the College of Engineering including the planning of daily prospective student visits. Coordinates visiting student itineraries and schedules with other campus entities (Admissions, Honors College, etc.). Oversees external communications to perspective students and parents. Assists with event planning for major on-campus recruiting activities (E-Day, SITE, Family Weekend, visiting high schools, etc.). Works with the College of Engineering Coordinator of External Communications to ensure that all recruiting materials are current. Supervises the Engineering Scholarship Specialist and serves as the Advisor for the Ambassadors of the College of Engineering (ACEs). This position will require travel, including evenings and occasional weekends.Required Minimum Qualifications: Bachelor's degree and four (4) years of recruitment, university admissions, public relations, marketing, sales, or communications experience; OR master's degree and two (2) years of recruitment, university admissions, public relations, marketing, sales, or communications experience.Additional Required Department Minimum Qualifications: Must have valid U.S. driver's license. Must be at least 19 years of age at time of hire and have an acceptable Motor Vehicle Report that is in compliance with University policies. Applicants under the age of 21 will have some driving restrictions.Skills and Knowledge: Excellent verbal and written communication skills (including public speaking skills). Organizational skills for planning and coordinating schedules. Ability to work well with others and maintain professionalism. Ability to be flexible and be attentive to details.Preferred Qualifications: Experience in leadership, supervising, recruiting, coordinating events on a College campus (or closely related experience), and/or developing social media strategies to support recruitment. Experience with Concur and Slate.Background Investigation Statement: Prior to hiring, the final candidate(s) must successfully pass a pre-employment background investigation and information obtained from social media and other internet sources. A prior conviction reported as a result of the background investigation DOES NOT automatically disqualify a candidate from consideration for this position. A candidate with a prior conviction or negative behavioral red flags will receive an individualized review of the prior conviction or negative behavioral red flags before a hiring decision is made.Equal Employment Opportunity: The University of Alabama is an Equal Employment/Equal Educational Opportunity Institution. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment or volunteer status without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, age, genetic or family medical history information, disability, protected veteran status, or any other legally protected basis, and will not be discriminated against because of their protected status. Applicants and employees of this institution are protected under Federal law from discrimination on several bases. Follow the link below to find out more. "EEO is the Law" Poster

Senior Director, Higher Education Strategic InitiativesCollege Board - Governance, Membership, and Global Higher EducationRemote, California based highly preferredLocation: This is a fully remote roleType: This is a full-time positionAbout the TeamThis role is within the Strategic Higher Education team but will be working very closely with the State and District Partnerships teams.The Strategic Higher Education unit and the State and District Partnerships teams are dynamic, high-energy teams focused on expanding opportunities for students by partnering with educators. The Strategic Higher Ed team works with higher education institutions, states, and state systems of higher education to advance College Board programs and goals. The team provides leadership across the organization on higher education strategy and holds primary relationships with enrollment and admission leaders across the country.The State and District Partnerships team partners with educators in state departments of education, school districts, schools and educational organizations to expand opportunities for students to own their futures through College Board programs including assessments (AP, PSAT, & SAT), BigFuture, and College Board Search.About the OpportunityAs the Senior Director, Higher Education Strategic Initiatives, you are responsible for developing, coordinating, and influencing higher education public policies that improve the student educational pipeline and outcomes, with an immediate focus on enabling the growth and acceptance of Advanced Placement access courses in California. You will do this by bringing, building and maintaining strong and mutually beneficial relationships with the major public higher education systems and institutions in California (including the University of California and the California State University systems, the Community College Network, and other state level Higher Ed associations). You are the College Board "expert" on California-specific higher education trends, policies, and the current goals and needs of these major higher education systems.You will leverage your know-how, experience and relationships in California to partner with Higher Education team members to help advance partnerships in other states. You are invested in and passionate about developing close working relationships with the university central offices, individual university campuses, and key university governance committees. You are solutions-oriented and will work closely with College Board's State and District leadership, Higher Education leadership, and account managers as well as with College Board senior leadership across the organization.In this role, you will:Relationship Management (50%)Manage UC, CSU and community college system relationships to advance their understanding of the value of College Board's products and services.Build strong relationships with UC, CSU, and CCC's central offices, administrative leadership and appropriate committees, and partner with and support the AP Higher Ed team in facilitating and coordinating key faculty and academic unit relationships in support of credit policy.Provide intelligence and direction on a range of emerging trends affecting students getting ready, getting in, and getting through college at 2- and 4-year programs of study in California.Design and conduct workshops and technical assistance trainings that help inspire California higher education officials and users to support the adoption of critical College Board products and services.Working across internal teams in prioritized states, embed efforts to drive coordinated strategies and plans that align K12 and Higher Ed objectives and actions, with the goal of seamlessly supporting access and equity for all students.Strategy and Project Management (50%)Work across multiple programs and teams within the College Board and with the major California higher education systems to initiate dialogue and generate support for College Board products and services.Recommend and enact strategies advocating utilization of College Board programs and services in California and other state systems, as assigned.Provide strategic direction, monitoring and tracking of College Board products and services, especially trends and potential issues affecting student success in California and other states, as assigned.Ensure strong strategic alignment, linkages, and communication between Higher Ed and K-12-focused efforts, including building necessary partnerships with other advocates and constituents who could help advance College Board's efforts in prioritized states.About YouYou have:Master's degree and/or at least ten years of progressively responsible work experienceExtensive experience working in and knowledge of the public California higher education system, with experience working in a system central office, enrollment function, or on academic placement and credit policy strongly preferredA passion for education and a deep commitment to the College Board's mission of promoting educational equity, access, and excellence for students of all backgroundsStrong project management, problem solving capabilities, and analytical skillsExtensive knowledge of client needs and the ability to identify and meet the needs of prospective clientsSuperior interpersonal skills and ability to relate to university staff and faculty at various levelsCollaborative and consultative approach to workExcellent verbal and written communication skills, including oral presentation/public speaking skillsExcellent PowerPoint, Word, Excel, and MS Project skillsWillingness and ability to travel extensively (up to 40%)Authorized to work in the United StatesAbout Our ProcessApplication review will begin immediately and will continue until the position is filledWhile the hiring process may vary, it generally includes: resume and application submission, recruiter phone screen, hiring manager interview, performance exercise and/or panel interview, and reference checks. This is an approximately 8-week processAbout Our Benefits and CompensationCollege Board offers a competitive benefits and compensation program that attracts top talent looking to make a difference in education. As a self-sustaining non-profit, we believe in compensating employees equitably in relation to each other, their qualifications, their impact, and the relevant market.The hiring range for a new employee in this position is $104,000 to $165,000. College Board differentiates salaries by location so where you live will narrow the portion of this range in which you can expect a salary.Your salary will be carefully determined based on your location, relevant experience, the external labor market, and the pay of College Board employees in similar roles. College Board strives to provide our best offer up front based on this criteria.Your salary is only one part of all that College Board offers, including but not limited to:A comprehensive package designed to support the well-being of employees and their families and promote education. Our robust benefits package includes health, dental, and vision insurance, generous paid time off, paid parental leave, fertility benefits, pet insurance, tuition assistance, retirement benefits, and moreRecognition of exceptional performance through annual bonuses, salary growth over time through market increases, and opportunities for merit raises and promotions based on increased scope of responsibilityA job that matters, a team that cares, and a place to learn, innovate and thriveYou can expect to have transparent conversations about benefits and compensation with our recruiters throughout your application process.About Our CultureOur community matters, and we strive to practice and improve our culture daily. Here are some headlines:We are motivated to positively impact the educational and career trajectories of millions of students a year.We prioritize building a diverse and inclusive team where every employee can thrive, and every voice is heard.We welcome staff to join any or all six of our affinity groups: ARISE (Alliance for Asian Retention, Inclusion, Success, and Engagement; DIASPORA (Alliance for Pan-African Success and Achievement); Pride (alliance for LGBTQ+ staff and allies); Resilience (alliance for Native staff and advocates); SALSA (Staff Alliance for Latinx Success and Achievement); and WIN (Women's Impact Network).We value learning and growth; we offer formal and informal ways to lead through your superpowers, sharpen your strengths, and meet your development goals.We know that our impact is strongest together. Our College Board Cares program offers all staff up to $1,000 annual match against partner non-profit organizations.We offer a transparent approach to promotions and merit raises, annual performance-based bonuses, and how to grow your career here over time.#LI-LinkedIn#LI-Remote#LI-MR1

Position SummaryThe Director of Admissions and Enrollment Management directs and coordinates the work of the admissions office to progressively recruit and enroll qualified freshman, transfer, transient and international students. Further, the Director administers appropriate policies and procedures, using data to make informed decisions to support the College's overall recruitment, onboarding, retention and completion efforts.Salary Schedule: Appropriate placement on Salary Schedule C3 01 $59,395 - $101,034 based on experience.Essential Duties and ResponsibilitiesProvide leadership in the organization and facilitate the college's enrollment management efforts.Establish, implement, and maintain sound admissions practices for first-time, transfer, transient, and international students.Coordinate the development and implementation of a comprehensive enrollment management plan including student recruiting, strategic communication, enrollment trends, marketing and retention.Supervise the activities and priorities of enrollment/recruiting professionals while monitoring results and conducting audits to ensure the achievement of targets.Research, assemble, and summarize data relative to enrollment trends including preparing, presenting reports and recommendations for improvement.Manage and direct recruitment, follow-up, conversion and overall enrollment of all targeted student populations.Lead in the development, coordination, and collaboration of the onboarding process for new students including campus visits, preview days, pre-enrollment orientation, initial class scheduling, and enrollment.Manages the marketing and recruitment plan for attraction and recruitment of students and distributes marketing materials to facilities, schools, students and stakeholders. Works in conjunction with the Public Relations department to create and design printed materials and publications, website, advertisements, flyers, brochures and attractive and informative marketing materials.Ensures compliance with all governmental regulations and Institution policies and procedures, when designing and distributing marketing materials. Coordinate with departments and programs in the development and implementation of appropriate enrollment goals.Provide training and oversight of transcript evaluation for transfer credit in accordance with state and institutional guidelines.Coordinate effective communication with prospective and returning admitted applicants.Develop appropriate protocols for the oversight and enforcement of state tuition residency policies.Utilize the administrative software system for comprehensive student information management, report generation and dissemination.Provide regular updates to department chairs, faculty, and college personnel of prospective students and areas of interest.Maintain knowledge of policies, procedures and regulations associated with college admissions.Supervise clerical and support personnel as well as evaluate and recommend appropriate service and staffing levels.Serve on college standing, special and ad hoc committees as assigned.Perform other job-related duties as assigned by the Dean of Students or appropriate administrator.The Director of Admissions and Enrollment Management will be expected to work a flexible schedule which may include day, evening, night and weekend hours. This job description is a general statement of required major duties and responsibilities performed on a regular basis. It does not exclude other duties as assigned. This job description and specification should not be construed to imply that these requirements are the exclusive standards of the position. Incumbents will follow any other instructions and perform any other related duties, as may be required by their supervisor.QualificationsREQUIRED EDUCATION, STANDARDS, AND TRAINING: Master's degree in education or related field from a regionally accredited institution Five years higher education experience preferred a minimum of one year experience in supervisory role. Experience using and managing Customer Relation Management (CRM) Software Experience using and managing admissions business processes in enterprise resource planning (ERP) systems. (Ellucian Banner 9, Alliant, Jenzabar, Fedena) OTHER QUALIFICATIONS AND JOB REQUIREMENTS: Strong written, verbal, analytical and interpersonal skills Ability to communicate with students, faculty, and staffProficiency with computers, CRM, and ERP software applicationsExperience providing excellent customer service;Effective oral and written communication skills;Comprehensive knowledge of institutional policies and procedures;Ability to work independently on complex tasks and to prepare accurate reports from varied statistical information;Ability to orient and train other employees and to interpret policies and procedures to those employees;Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with students, other employees, State Department employees, and the public in a pleasant and effective manner;Ability to maintain confidentiality of office information;Ability to handle multiple priorities and complete various projects within designated deadlines;To represent the college in a professional manner at all times;Ability to follow through and complete assignments in a timely manner;Initiative - responding to downtime by taking responsibility to do other work;A focus on details;Customer Service Orientation - A focus on being friendly and patient in responding to customer needs;Willingness and desire to learn new things and apply that learning;Willingness to maintain flexibility in order to meet customer needs;A positive attitude regardless of circumstances at hand.Application Procedures/Additional InformationApplicants may apply at www.lawsonstate.edu. For questions please contact the Office of Human Resources at 205-929-3408 or at [email protected]. All application materials will become the property of the college. It is the sole responsibility of the applicant to ensure his or her application packet is completed. Only applications received during the period of this announcement will be considered. No previous application files will be transferred for consideration for this position.A complete application packet consists of:A cover letterAn Online applicationA current resumeA copy of relevant post-secondary transcripts identifying the applicant, institution, and date of degree conferred.If employed, all official transcripts must be received in the Office of Human Resources prior to the employment start date.Applicants who fail to submit a complete application packet will not be considered. Before an offer is made, the top applicants must provide the following: Employment verification letter(s) from a current or previous employer detailing all relevant experience. Employment verification letters must include employment dates and job title and be on official letterhead with an authorized personnel signature. Work experience verification from a current employer may be delayed until an official offer of employment has been made. Applicants must submit a written request to delay submission or work experience verification from a current employer. More than one position in the same job classification may be filled from the applicants for this position should another vacancy occur during the search process.EEOC, E-VERIFY, AND BACKGROUND CHECK STATEMENTS:Lawson State Community College is an Equal Opportunity Employer. It is the policy of the Alabama Community College System, including all postsecondary community and technical colleges under the control of the Alabama Community College System Board of Trustees, that no employee or applicant for employment or promotion, on the basis of any impermissible criterion or characteristic including, without limitation, race, color, national origin, religion, marital status, disability, sex, age, or any other protected class as defined by federal and state law, shall be excluded from participation in, be denied the benefits of, or be subjected to discrimination under any program, activity, or employment. Lawson State Community College will make reasonable accommodations for qualified disabled applicants upon request. In accordance with Alabama Community College System Policy and Guidelines, the applicant chosen for employment will be required to sign a consent form for a criminal background check. Employment will be contingent upon the receipt of a clearance notification from the criminal background check. Lawson State Community College is an active participant in the Employment Eligibility Verification Program (E-verify). E-verify electronically confirms an employee's eligibility to work in the United States as required by the Department of Homeland Security.ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:Applicants must meet the minimum qualifications as indicated on this vacancy notice and must submit a completed application packet in order to be considered for this position. Complete application files must be received no later than the application deadline. Applicants who fail to submit all required information will be disqualified. Only applications received during the period of this announcement will be considered. Applicants must adhere to the College's prescribed interview schedule and must travel at their own expense. The College reserves the right to withdraw this job announcement at any time prior to awarding.